Category: Newswire

FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

FCA today announced that it has joined the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN), an industry collaboration using blockchain technology to support sustainable, responsible sourcing and production practices from mine to market.  Built on the IBM Blockchain Platform and assured by RCS Global Group, the RSBN is on track to become commercially operational by spring 2020.… Continue reading FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Kidmoto App Offers Kid-Friendly Taxi Rides at Tampa International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport

TAMPA, Fla. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As the holiday season approaches, parents who want to protect their children when calling a taxi from Tampa International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport can now be thankful they have a safe, convenient, no-hassles solution with the Kidmoto app, a car transportation service that provides pre-arranged… Continue reading Kidmoto App Offers Kid-Friendly Taxi Rides at Tampa International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle, LiveWire, Available for Rent on Twisted Road

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Twisted Road, the leading rental service for privately-owned motorcycles in the U.S, today announced they are now offering two Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles. With more than 2,300 motorcycles for short- or long-term rental, Twisted Road has many classics while others– like Harley-Davidson’s new LiveWire electric motorcycle– are cutting edge. Continue… Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle, LiveWire, Available for Rent on Twisted Road

Origin Engines Partners with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd to Announce HD Gas Engine Line up to 500kW

Origin Engines is a leader in the industrial engine market. The company said their products are utilized in a broad range of applications including Prime & Standby Power Generation, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Agricultural Pumps, Industrial Power Units, and will be entering the Mobile Industrial Market soon. The addition of this Heavy-Duty gaseous line… Continue reading Origin Engines Partners with Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd to Announce HD Gas Engine Line up to 500kW

Quanergy and Geely Establish Strategic Partnership for Smart City and Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AIpowered3dlidar–Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart sensing solutions, announced that the company was selected as a LiDAR partner for Geely Automotive Group (“Geely”), one of the largest and most innovative automotive companies in the industry. Geely and Quanergy will have a deep collaboration… Continue reading Quanergy and Geely Establish Strategic Partnership for Smart City and Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives

What are Aston Martin and Airbus up to? Here’s a teaser

Aston Martin, the maker of luxury sports cars preferred by fictional British spy James Bond, and Toulouse-based aerospace giant Airbus are teaming up on a new venture.Airbus Corporate Helicopters is a major player in the private and business jet market with more than 1,800 aircraft fielded in 130 countries and a market share in excess of 50 per cent.

Volkswagen sizing up deal with China’s SAIC Motor to make Audi model

Signs are growing that Audi is poised to add China’s largest carmaker as a manufacturing partner as the German premium brand pushes to regain share lost to Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the world’s biggest market.Audi parent Volkswagen and China’s SAIC Motor invited parts makers to bid to become suppliers for an Audi A7L they plan to build.Audi, which has thus far had China FAW Group as its sole China manufacturing partner, has faced opposition to the SAIC plan from dealerships concerned that they would lose business.

Holden is saying goodbye to the Commodore after more than 40 years, as it moves its focus to utes and SUVs

The Commodore was Australia’s best selling car for 15 years straight – between 1996 and 2010 – and more than 1 million Commodores were sold during that time.The vehicles were then replaced by a German-built model constructed German built model built by former GM subsidiary Opel.Holden will continue sales and deliveries of the Commodore and Astra through 2020 with “diminishing model availability” until they run out.